FSIN Whittling Away At $1-Million Debt

FSIN Whittling Away At $1-Million Debt Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 15:13     For the second consecutive year, the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations has posted a surplus.   The surplus for the 2008-2009 fiscal year is $388,000.   Two years ago, the federation was...

Negotiations On New Urban Reserve In Final Stages

Negotiations On New Urban Reserve In Final Stages Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 14:52     The Moosomin First Nation and the City of North Battleford are very close to a deal on a new urban reserve in the city.   Mayor Julian Sadlowski predicts an agreement on the reserve...

Tory Aboriginal Caucus Holds First Meeting

Tory Aboriginal Caucus Holds First Meeting Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 14:43     The Conservative Party of Canada has launched its own Aboriginal caucus.   The new group is made up of four Members of Parliament and two Senators.   The list includes northern Saskatchewan...

Record Crowds Flock To Back To Batoche Days

Record Crowds Flock To Back To Batoche Days Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 14:36     Last week’s Back to Batoche Days festival is being called the best in over a decade.   More than 15,000 people participated in the Métis celebrations — a new record.   Last...

Youth Cultural Awareness Project Receives Funding

Youth Cultural Awareness Project Receives Funding Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 14:25     Heritage Canada has announced $100,000 in funding for Regina’s Aman House — an organization that provides support for Aboriginal youth.   The money will go towards its...

Doctor’s Errors Won’t Affect Northerners

Doctor’s Errors Won’t Affect Northerners Monday, July 27, 2009 at 17:19     The Mamawetan Churchill River Health Authority has finished reviewing the work of a discredited doctor.   Dr. Darius Tsatsi reviewed test results on 38 patients from the North in...